Safety and Equal Opportunity Access

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, and any other sex-based misconduct, relationship violence, discrimination based on pregnancy, and the failure to provide equal opportunity in all areas of schooling such as admissions, educational programs or activities, and athletics.

In accordance with Title IX, and consistent with Nicolet's commitment to human dignity, any type of sexual discrimination or other unlawful discrimination or harassment is taken seriously and is promptly investigated by the college. Sexual discrimination includes gender inequity as well as all forms of sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault and other acts of sexual violence. The college will take prompt action to eliminate the sexual discrimination or misconduct, prevent its recurrence and address its effects.

All members of the Nicolet Community should read and be familiar with the college's policies and procedures regarding response to incidents of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual abuse and any other form of unlawful discrimination or harassment.

If you are unable to access documents here, please contact the Office of Compliance at mschur@nicoletcollege.edu or 715-365-4615.

Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators

Nicolet's Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators are available to provide information concerning the college's policies, resources and to discuss concerns related to Equal Opportunity issues, including sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

When safe to do so, report crimes to Campus Security or ERT. As soon as possible, report the assault to ERT; ERT will take action and issue a timely warning if the perpetrator remains at large. Reports may also be made to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators (hyperlink) . You may remain anonymous when making reports.

If reporting the crime to College staff, they can assist in reporting the crime and/or contacting support services. Regardless of where the offense occurred, victims will be provided a written explanation of his or her rights and options. The victim will also receive written notice of available assistance in changing academic and working situations if those changes are requested by the victim and reasonably available, regardless of whether the victim reports the offense to campus security or local law enforcement.

The College prohibits retaliation by its officers, employees, or agents against a person who exercises his or her rights or responsibilities under any provision of Clery, Title IX, and/or VAWA.

Victims do have the option to, or not to, notify and seek assistance from law enforcement and campus authorities. Victims uncomfortable with calling the police should call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 800-236-1222 or 715-362-6800.

Preservation of Evidence

All evidence is important to assist in investigation and arrest of the perpetrator, and for obtaining a protection order. Victims should preserve as much evidence of the crime as possible. Do not shower, change clothes, or wash away evidence.

At Nicolet, We Speak Up for Safety – Online Reporting

It is important to recognize and report incidents of unfair treatment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, as well as other unlawful discrimination and harassment. Nicolet College encourages full disclosure of all behaviors of concern. Reports may be made online from any computer location, on campus or off campus:

All Nicolet employees have a duty to report incidents of policy violation including sexual assault, sexual harassment and any other forms of unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Don't Stand By – Speak Up

Nicolet is committed to fostering a learning environment that is safe and conducive to academic success for all students. Everyone shares responsibility for maintaining this environment by following college policies and exemplifying respect for others.

It is important that members of the Nicolet community recognize unfair treatment, including sexual misconduct, and Speak Up to prevent and reduce sexual violence in our college community. Information on future on campus program opportunities will be posted on this website- check back for more information.